Frank VanDeWiele

Frank was born in Grosse Pointe Farms on Jan. 16, 1930, the son of Frank and Harriet (Meerssman) VanDeWiele.

He married Lucille E. Harm in East Detroit on Sept. 10, 1949.

Mr. VanDeWiele was a captain with the Detroit Fire Department until his retirement in 1982 after 32 years of service.

The VanDeWieles moved to the Cheboygan area in 1982 and made their home near Douglas Lake. Mr. VanDeWiele enjoyed working with wood as a hobby. He always said that he totally enjoyed life and being at home with his wife and family.

Frank is survived by his wife, Lucille, and five daughters, Karen (Michael) Leblong of Cheboygan, Sharon (Stephen) Dimitri of Canton, Cathy (Flavel) VanPelt of Pellston, Carol (Russell) Cutino of Shelby Township and Susan (Joseph) Williams of Cheboygan; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Visitation will be held at the Nordman Funeral Home in Cheboygan from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 25.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the funeral home with the Rev. Keith Schnieder of St. Johns Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will take place in Munro Township Cemetery.